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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 668.84 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 668.84 and 263.60 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 668.84 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/668.84 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 668.84 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 176,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,306.22/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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